Blue v. Western Illinois University et al
| Diana Blue |
| Western Illinois University and Jim Boyd |
| 4:2022cv04074 |
| April 20, 2022 |
| US District Court for the Central District of Illinois |
| Rock Island Office |
| Sara Darrow |
| Jonathan E Hawley |
| Civil Rights: Jobs |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1331 Fed. Question: Employment Discrimination |
| Plaintiff |
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Filing 33
TEXT ORDER by U.S. Magistrate Judge Jonathan E. Hawley: The Court adopts the Discovery Plan #32 . Discovery due by 5/12/2023. Dispositive Motions due by 6/15/2023. Proposed pretrial order due by 9/12/2023. Final Pretrial Conference set for 9/19/2023 at 10:00 AM and Jury Trial set for 10/30/2023 at 9:00 AM, BOTH in Courtroom before Chief Judge Sara Darrow. Court notes the discovery plan states the JURY TRIAL to be no more than SEVEN DAYS. Rule 16 conference set 5/27/22 at 11:00 AM is VACATED. Court stresses the importance of adhering to the schedule and procedures for requests to extend the schedule. The parties are expected to review Judge Hawley's Standing Order that was revised on 4/7/2022. Parties are reminded of their option to consent to proceed before US Magistrate Judge. See attached form. Parties are reminded of option of Court sponsored mediation/Settlement Conference. Counsel/Parties are reminded of the importance of appearing for hearings scheduled via telephone. Failure to appear will result in in-person appearances for all further proceedings. Entered: 5/25/2022. (WG)
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Filing 32
DISCOVERY PLAN - PROPOSED/Report of Rule 26(f)Planning Meeting by Diana Blue. (Scott, Timothy)
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Filing 31
ANSWER to #1 Complaint AND AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES by Jim Boyd.(Clark, Abby)
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Filing 30
TEXT ORDER: This case is set for a Rule 16 scheduling conference before Magistrate Judge Jonathan E. Hawley on 5/27/2022 at 11:00 AM via telephone. Counsel are to phone into conference by calling (551) 285-1373 and enter the Meeting ID: 16009516536 when prompted to do so. Please announce your name each time prior to speaking unless the judge asks a question directly to you so that the speaker may be identified by all. A discovery plan pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(f)(3) shall be filed on or before 5/24/2022. The parties may, but are not required to, follow the format of the sample discovery plan set forth as Attachment A to the standing order attached to this text order. The Discovery Plan event may be found in the CM/ECF system within the other Documents category. All counsel must read and be familiar with the standing order attached to this text order prior to their Rule 26(f) planning meeting. Entered by Magistrate Judge Jonathan E. Hawley on 4/21/2022. (WG)
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Filing 29
Case transferred in from District of Illinois Northern; Case Number 1:21-cv-02704. .
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Filing 28
TRANSFERRED to the USDC Central Illinois the electronic record.(nsf, )
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Remark: Attorney Timothy Allen Scott is not admitted to practice in this district, and has been sent the Attorney Admission Instructions. (RES)
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Filing 27
MEMORANDUM Opinion and Order. Signed by the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman on 4/19/2022. Mailed notice. (ym, )
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Filing 26
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: The Court grants in part and denies in part defendant Boyd's motion to dismiss #20 . The remaining claims against defendant Boyd are Counts IV, VI, and VII. Because all of the events underlying this lawsuit took place in McDonough County, Illinois, the Court transfers this lawsuit to the Central District of Illinois, Rock Island Division. In re Ryze Claims Sol., LLC, 968 F.3d 701, 706 n.5 (7th Cir. 2020) ("It is well established that a district court has the authority to sua sponte transfer a case under 28 U.S.C. 1404."). Enter Memorandum Opinion and Order. The Clerk's Office is directed to transfer this matter to the Central District of Illinois, Rock Island Division forthwith. Civil case terminated. Mailed notice. (ym, )
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Filing 25
Attorney Appearance Form by Jim Boyd, Western Illinois University (Clark, Abby)
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Filing 24
REPLY by Jim Boyd to MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Defendant Jim Boyd MOTION by Defendant Jim Boyd to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction #20 (Clark, Abby)
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Filing 23
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Defendant Jim Boyd's unopposed motion for extension of time #22 is granted. Defendant to file a reply to his motion to dismiss #20 by 11/12/2021. Once the matter is fully briefed, the Court shall take it under advisement. Counsel for defendant Boyd is reminded that she is to file a proper appearance form pursuant to Local Rule 83.16. Mailed notice. (ym, )
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Filing 22
MOTION by Defendant Jim Boyd for extension of time to file response/reply as to Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim, motion to dismiss/lack of jurisdiction #20 (Unopposed) (Clark, Abby)
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Filing 21
RESPONSE by Diana Bluein Opposition to MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Defendant Jim Boyd MOTION by Defendant Jim Boyd to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction #20 (Scott, Timothy)
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Filing 20
MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Defendant Jim Boyd , MOTION by Defendant Jim Boyd to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction (Clark, Abby)
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Filing 19
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Telephone status hearing held on 9/10/2021. Defendant Boyd intends to file a motion to dismiss today. Plaintiff to file a response by 10/15/2021. Reply to be filed by 10/29/2021. Once the matter is fully briefed, the Court shall take it under advisement. Mailed notice. (ym, )
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Filing 18
STATUS Report Joint Status Report by Diana Blue (Scott, Timothy)
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Filing 17
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Status hearing set for 9/10/2021 at 10:30 AM will proceed by telephone conference. The call-in number is (877)336-1829 and the access code is 5205245. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Mailed notice. (ym, )
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Filing 16
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Diana Blue as to Jim Boyd on 8/3/2021, answer due 8/24/2021. (Scott, Timothy)
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Filing 15
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Diana Blue as to Western Illinois University on 5/24/2021, answer due 6/14/2021. (Scott, Timothy)
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Filing 14
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Telephone status hearing held on 7/21/2021. Counsel for plaintiff reports that service has not been completed as to defendant Boyd. Counsel stated that it should be completed within 2 weeks. Status hearing is continued to 9/10/2021 at 10:30 AM. The parties are to file a joint status report in the format described on the court's website at www.ilnd.uscourts.gov at least 3 business days prior to the status. Mailed notice. (ym, )
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Filing 13
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Given plaintiff's withdrawal of claims as noted in her response to defendant WIU's motion to dismiss, defendant WIU's motion to dismiss #7 is stricken as moot. Mailed notice. (ym, )
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Filing 12
REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting by Diana Blue (Scott, Timothy)
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Filing 11
RESPONSE by Diana Blue to MOTION by Defendant Western Illinois University to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Defendant Western Illinois University #7 (Scott, Timothy)
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Filing 10
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Attorney Nathaniel French's motion to withdraw appearance as counsel #9 is granted. Attorney Nathaniel Donald French terminated. Mailed notice. (ym, )
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Filing 9
MOTION by Attorney Nathaniel French to withdraw as attorney for Diana Blue. No party information provided (Scott, Timothy)
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Filing 8
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Plaintiff to file a response to defendant Western Illinois University's motion to dismiss #7 by 7/13/2021. Defendant to file a reply by 7/27/2021. Once the matter is fully briefed, the Court shall take it under advisement. Mailed notice. (ym, )
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Filing 7
MOTION by Defendant Western Illinois University to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction , MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Defendant Western Illinois University (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Fayfar v. CF Management-IL, LLC, #2 Exhibit Fleming v. Fireside West, LLC, #3 Exhibit Zamudio v. Nick & Howard LLC, #4 Exhibit Sheaffer v. Glendale Nissan, Inc.)(Clark, Abby)
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Filing 6
ANSWER to Complaint & Affirmative Defenses by Western Illinois University(Clark, Abby)
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Filing 5
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: This case has been assigned to the calendar of Judge Sharon Johnson Coleman. Telephone status hearing is set for 7/21/2021 at 10:15 AM. The call-in number is (877)336-1829 and the access code is 5205245. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Plaintiff is directed to advise the defendant of the status hearing forthwith. The parties are directed to meet and discuss the status of the case. The parties are to file a joint status report in the format described on the court's website at www.ilnd.uscourts.gov at least 3 days prior to the status. The parties are directed to discuss settlement, and whether they consent to proceed before the Magistrate Judge. The court encourages the parties to review this court's website for its standing orders prior to contacting chambers. Mailed notice. (ym, )
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Filing 4
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Diana Blue by Nathaniel Donald French (French, Nathaniel)
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SUMMONS Issued as to Defendants Jim Boyd, Western Illinois University (cl, )
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Filing 3
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Diana Blue by Timothy Allen Scott (Scott, Timothy)
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Filing 2
CIVIL Cover Sheet (Scott, Timothy)
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Filing 1
COMPLAINT filed by Diana Blue; Jury Demand. Filing fee $ 402, receipt number 0752-18263293.(Scott, Timothy)
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CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Young B. Kim. Case assignment: Random assignment. (dxb, )
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